MARCH 13, 2023 - On December 11, 1961, U.S. Army helicopter transports arrived in Vietnam, signaling the advent of Air Assault operations. Although initially successful, guerilla forces soon developed measures to damage American military helicopters. To improve survivability, guns were mounted to the helicopters, infantry maneuvers were combined with aircraft operations and … [Read more...]
Joint Munitions Command Advances Its Data-Driven Capabilities
MARCH 7, 2023 - The Joint Munitions Command, headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois, is looking toward the future and beyond. Col. Landis Maddox, the commander of JMC, has a laid out a plan which does that, and it’s JMC 2030. Maddox’s vision is aligned and nested with the National Defense Strategy, Army, and Army Materiel Command’s priorities and … [Read more...]
Message From the Leaders – Be All You Can Be!
MARCH 7, 2023 - We are excited to announce the official premiere of our new Army brand. On March 8th, we will introduce a new generation to one of the most timeless phrases in our Army’s history: BE ALL YOU CAN BE! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force, and it has never been more important to recruit and retain the talented men and women who make … [Read more...]
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Enters Prototype Testing
MARCH 6, 2023 — Project Manager Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ (PM UAS) Soldier Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Product Office is developing a new capability for Army warfighters at the tactical edge of the battlefield. In collaboration with the Army’s Maneuver Battle Lab and Army Test and Evaluation Command SUAS conducted the first prototype testing of Tranche 2 (T2) Short … [Read more...]
Training Course Offers Medics, Nurses Hands-On Experience
MARCH 6, 2023 - Army and Air Force personnel from Brooke Army Medical Center’s Department of Emergency Medicine recently established a simulation training platform to increase readiness and meet Joint Commission requirements for staff development and training. The Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course, or TTREX, is designed to test and validate Individual … [Read more...]